Network for Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications

现代技术的进步和具有竞争力的制造业在很大程度上取决于新的和改进的材料。 变化的速度很快，许多国家正在采取步骤改进和协调发展。 澳大利亚在材料研究和创新方面有着非常成功的记录，并正在该领域建立大量的基础设施。 然而，材料研究界是分散的，研究的有效性有时会因缺乏临界质量而降低。 该网络将汇集大学、政府和行业研究人员，促进合作研究，利用彼此的设施，进行工作人员和学生交流，改善现有基础设施的利用，并协调新收购的规划。

Advances in modern technology and a competitive manufacturing industry depend critically on new and improved materials. The pace of change is rapid, and many countries are taking steps to improve and coordinate developments. Australia has a very successful record of materials research and innovation and is developing a substantial infrastructure in the area. However, the materials research community is scattered, and research effectiveness is sometimes lessened by a lack of critical mass. This network will bring together university, government and industry researchers, and promote collaborative research, access to each other's facilities, staff and student exchanges, improved access to existing infrastructure and coordinated planning for new acquisitions.